Financial Mathematics, BSc (Hons)

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Financial Mathematics, BSc (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University
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You will gain an in-depth knowledge of:

This innovative course, brings together the study of mathematics and its practical application in the business and financial environment. Graduates from this course will have a broad knowledge of modern mathematics and statistics and be able to apply these to business and finance. This means that you will be:

  • armed with a solid but flexible knowledge base
  • well-equipped to adapt to future changes in the financial industry.
Why study this course?
  • It is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications which can lead to Chartered Mathematician status following subsequent training and experience.
  • You will work closely with the School's …

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You will gain an in-depth knowledge of:

This innovative course, brings together the study of mathematics and its practical application in the business and financial environment. Graduates from this course will have a broad knowledge of modern mathematics and statistics and be able to apply these to business and finance. This means that you will be:

  • armed with a solid but flexible knowledge base
  • well-equipped to adapt to future changes in the financial industry.
Why study this course?
  • It is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications which can lead to Chartered Mathematician status following subsequent training and experience.
  • You will work closely with the School's Mathematics related research groups:
    • Applied Mathematics
    • Statistical Modelling.
  • The School has strong links with local industry. You will therefore benefit from relevant courses and the opportunity to work on placements at companies such as GE Money and IBM.
  • Our students have recently formed a Mathematics Society. You will have the opportunity to take part in regular events hosted on campus by the local branch of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.
  • 89% of our students would recommend studying Maths at NTU (National Student Survey 2011).
What our students say

"If you enjoy maths or have a natural mathematic flare, any course within the mathematics cluster is ideal. Whether you enjoy sport, science or finance, there's a course to suits all maths lovers." Jesse Anderson, BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics

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There are approximately 120 places available across our Mathematics cluster of courses, this includes:

  • BSc (Hons) Mathematics
  • BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics
  • BSc (Hons) Sport Science and Mathematics.
What will I study?

Year One

  • Accountancy and Finance for Managers
  • Algebra One
  • Computational and Numerical Methods One
  • Mathematical Methods One
  • Statistics One
  • Introduction to Economics and Finance

Year Two

  • Mathematical Methods Two
  • Statistics Two
  • Computational and Numerical Methods Two
  • Problem Solving
  • Introduction to Financial Mathematics
  • Mathematical Modelling and Quality Control for Business

Year Three

Optional placement year.

Final Year

  • Final Year Project
  • Financial and Insurance Mathematics

Choose two of the following modules:

  • Applied Statistics
  • Business Analysis
  • Linear Systems.

Plus two from the following:

  • Numerical and Dynamical Systems
  • Statistical Modelling
  • Stochastic Processes.

For further information, download the module descriptions document

How will I study?

Contact time in lectures and seminars is around 14 to 16 hours per week, which includes two to four surgery sessions. This equates to about a third of the time for scheduled learning (including workshops and practical classes). The rest is given to self-guided independent study (reading text books, lecture notes and working on exercises).

Lectures will take place in various buildings across Clifton campus.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed using a variety of methods including the following.

Written

  • Exams
  • In class tests

Coursework

  • Assignments
  • Group projects
  • Presentations
  • Dissertation

All mathematics modules have two or three assessment components. In Year Three approximately 66% these assessments will be carried out as written exams with the remainder assessed on coursework. The first two years will have a heavier weight on written assessment with approximately 77% exam/test based.

About the Mathematics Team

Dr James Hind, Lecturer
"I recently won several HESTEM grants to work with the Nottingham Girl's High School on final year Maths education projects and to build employability skills into our Maths course. Local, national and global companies have helped us to make sure that our students leave with the skills, abilities and confidence to excel in the jobs market.

"As a team our research focus includes biological mathematics, statistics and computational modelling but we also encompass financial analysis, cryptography and many other fields"

Mr David Langridge, Lecturer
"The East Midlands Airport, bmibaby and BMI together with APH Ltd of Gatwick are assisting third year BSc Financial Mathematics degree students with their projects. This co-operation is part of an ongoing programme where students have been involved with the civil aviation industry. At the start of the projects a research manager and pilot from bmibaby talked to the students about the airline industry and how aspects of the maths and economics within their course were used in practice."

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